On Campus Briefs 10-24-03

FREE HIV TESTING
Anonymous/Confidential testing for students, faculty, staff and general public. No needles. No blood. Testing is held on Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. at the Baranco-Hill Student Health Center. Services and confidential results by Metro Health. Student Health Center will not have access to results. Call for appointment (names not required for appointments) at 771-4770.
7th Annual DoE EPSCoR & LS-LAMP Student Research Conference
7th Annual DoE EPSCoR & LS-LAMP Student Research Conference will be held November 23 at the Sheraton Hotel in New Orleans. An important component of the conference is the student oral and poster scientific competitions. These competitions will display the research and presentation skills of minority, undergraduate scholars in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Top presenters will receive awards. LS-Lamp is current accepting abstracts for student oral and poster presentations. Registration is avaible at www.ls-lamp.org. The deadline for online registration and abstract sucmission is October 11. For more information call Candace Davis, director of Outreach Operations at 771-2777 or [email protected].
 
TEACHER RECRUITMENT
Southern University’s College of Education will hold its Fall Teacher Job Fair at Seymour Gymnasium on Thursday, October 30 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Recruiters will represent school districts from Louisiana and many other states. All prospective teacher, those seeking teaching positions in other parishes and states, all employed teachers and school counselors are invited to attend. For more information call Gussie Trahan, director of Teacher Job Fair at 771-2890.
SOCIAL & BEHAVIORIAL SCIENCES UNDERGRADUTE RESEARCH CONFERENCE
The 5th Annual Social & Behavioral Sciences Undergraduate Research Conference will be held Friday, November 7 in the Cotillion Ballroom in Smith-Brown Memorial Union from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The purpose of the conference is to showcase oral presentations of empirical and theoretical research papers submitted by students in the social and behavioral sciences. This event is being sponsored by the Departments of Social Work and Sociology in collaboration with the Departments of Criminal Justice, Economics, History, Political Science, Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, Speech Pathology and Sociology. The deadline for submitting abstracts and research papers is October 27. For information call Dr. Reginald Rackley at 771-2990 or Professor Rosyln Richardson at 771-5450.
THE WILLIE HARRIS COLLECTION TRIBUTE TOUR 2003
The Willie Harris Collection “Photographs of Us from 1940 to 1985” Tribute Tour 2003 will be on display in the Smith-Brown Memorial Union Heritage Gallery October 1-31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information or to book a showcase call James Terry, III at 357-8106 or 284-7282.
A PHI A accepting Miss Black and Gold Applications
The Beta Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is currently accepting applications for their annual Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant. All interested young ladies please see any member of the Beta Sigma Chapter. As always, the winner of the pageant will advance to District competition and possibly Regionally. In addition, she will be awarded a sizable monetary stipend.
Mass Schedule Change
Mass at the Martin Luther King Catholic Student Center will be held at 11:30 a.m. instead of 11 a.m. Sunday, October 26. Mass will also still be held at 8 p.m. every Sunday. Saturday, October 25, there will be a pre-game mass at 4 p.m. Saturday, November 8, the Catholic Center will celebrate “The Mass of the Holy Spirit” led by Bishop Muench at noon. All students, faculty, staff and visitors are invited.
Writing Proficiency Retake Examination
The Writing Proficiency Retake Examination will be given on Thursday, November 6. Sign in begins at 3:15 p.m. To ensure that the test begins on time, there will be absolutely no admittance after 3:45 p.m. Students are to report as follows: A-Z – Stewart Hall Auditorium. Tutoring is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Mondays and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Harris Hall Room 2024. For more information regarding the WPE contact Florence Wellons at 771-2870 or visit our website at www.subr.edu/academic/artshuman/csl.
HBCU-UP SMART PROGRAM
The HBCU-UP SMART Program is accepting applications from undergraduate students majoring in targeted science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) disciplines that desire to participate in faculty mentored research experiences during Spring 2004. Targeted disciplines include: Agricultural Sciences (Animal Science; Plant and Soil Sciences; Urban Forestry), Architecture, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science,
Engineering, Engineering Technology, Mathematics and Physics. Applications are available in STEM departments and at the HBCU-UP SMART Program Office (Old Credit Union Building.) Application due date is October 31. Contact Bronwyn Dickson at 771-2810 or 771-3890 for additional information.
Admission Applications for the School of Nursing
The School of Nursing will be accepting for admission for the Spring 2004 semester. The deadline for submitting applications is November 1. All students must meet the criteria: (1) Have a grade point average of 2.6 or above (2) Submission of ACT/SAT scores (3) Completion of all courses listed in the first three semesters of the nursing curriculum plan with a minimum grade of “C.” For more information call 771-3266.
Early Registration for Spring 2004
Be advised that Early Registration for the Spring 2004 semester will be held from November 3 to November 19. The following is the breakdown according to priority: November 3-4: Law School and Graduate School, November 5-7: 60 earned hours and above (Juniors and Seniors), November 8-10: 59 earned hours and below (Sophomore and Freshman) and November 11-19: Everyone. Note: November 11-19 students with problems may be seen in the Enrollment Office located in T.H. Harris hall. Be advised that a $30 failure to pre-register fee will be billed to those continuing students who fail to participate in early-registration.
GOSPEL CELEBRATION
Come and join a free gospel celebration at the Wesley Foundation with director Rev. Rodney Wooten at the Wesley Center. The show will feature the Southern University Interdenominational Choir and Alcorn State University Gospel Choir and Alcorn State University Gospel Choir October 24 at 7:30 p.m. All students and the community welcome! For more information call 778-0076.
ONE STOP GRAD SHOP
Attention graduating seniors: The Southern University Bookstore is having a One-Stop Grad Shop. Come to the Student Union Ballroom to order your cap and gown Monday, October 27 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Tuesday, October 28 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be refreshments and giveaways.
Z-Hope Seminar
Beta Alpha Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. introduces “More Than the Blues” Z-Hope Seminar (Zetas Helping Other People Excel) Wednesday, October 26 in Boley Hall Lobby at 6:20 p.m. The speaker will be Yakima K. Black, M.S. C.R.C. the attire is business casual.
Southern University’s Fall Open House
High school juniors, seniors and their families are invited to attend Southern University’s Fall Family Open House Saturday, November 8 at 10 a.m. in Seymour Gym. Tour one of the most attractive campuses in the South. Registration begins at 9 a.m. in Stewart Hall Auditorium. For more information call 771-2430.
Tennis Clinic
The Southern University Women’s Tennis team will be hosting a fundraising tennis clinic Friday, October 24 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the campus tennis courts. Participants can also challenge any member of the team. The cost of the clinic is $4.00. If a participant wins a set, money will be returned.
Bicentennial of the Louisiana Purchase at WBR Museum
Please join the West Baton Rouge Historical Association in welcoming C.E. Richard on Thursday, November 6 at 7 p.m. at the West Baton Rouge Museum located at 845 North Jefferson Avenue in Port Allen. Richard is a writer and filmmaker specializing in the rich history and culture of Louisiana. He will discuss the vital role that sugar cultivation and production plated in the story of the Louisiana Purchase and in the years to come. A reception will follow the presentation. For more information call 225-336-2422.
Halloween Costume Contest & Fun Run
Don’t have anything to do this Halloween? This Halloween get involved in an event that mixes the fun that kids have at this time of the year with an activity that can benefit everyone of all ages. The Department of Military Science is sponsoring a Halloween Costume Contest and Fun Run Friday, October 31 at 6 a.m. at the Women’s Gym parking lot. Feel free to come out and have a good time. For more information contact Major Ronald Campbell at (225) 802-0004.
YARDStyle Campus Invasion
YARDStyle, your premier collegiate magazine, will be hitting the Yard with its nationwide Campus Invasion.  Come out for an exclusive look at a new vehicle model, fun and games Wednesday, October 29, 11a.m.-1 p.m. in front of the Union.  All students are welcome to participate in the talent portion of the show.  Singers, rappers, groups, spoken word artists and dancers can sign up by Tuesday, October 28 for a chance to win a $250 cash grand prize.  Runners-up and all participants will receive other prizes.  The first 10 students to respond to this notice will be the participants. 
Sign up sheets will be available in the Digest and Yearbook offices located in Harris Hall, 9 a.m-5 p.m., Monday-Friday.  Lists will be removed after first ten names.  For more information, contact Janene Tate at 771-4614; if no answer, leave a message.